We Are The Ship- The Story of Negro League Baseball
by Kadir Nelson
2008. First Edition. Third printing. Hardcover. Full color illustrations. Gold paper covered boards titled in black on the illustrated cover and spine; black endpapers; 88 pp. (12"x12") Minor rubbing on bottom of boards Near Fine in an unclipped (priced $17.95) dust jacket, Fine early printing sans any award stickers.
Award winning artist Kadir Nelson's first book (writer and Illustrator) Tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. The art is incredible. See all your old Negro League favorites. Winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Award 2009.
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